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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX120 IS versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TS2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 5 months prior to the TS2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX120 IS grades vs the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Panasonic TS2

 SX120 IS TS2 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon SX120 IS

 TS2 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic TS2

 SX120 IS TS2 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS has got outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS versus Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS against the TS2.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and TS2 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and TS2.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
33
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (285 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (285g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (285g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-19 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285g (0.63 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $249 $350